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Origins of the Weed surname

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About the Weeds

We have a total number of 3866 records for people with the last name Weed.

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Where do most Weeds live?

In 1921, most Weeds lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Weeds

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,450 records for the Weed surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Weeds most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Weeds.

What are the most common Weed first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Weeds

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Weeds in 1921
Laundress

19

General Servant

11

Charwoman

7

Dressmaker

7

General Servant Domestic

6

Common Male occupations for Weeds in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

23

Agricultural Labourer

17

Farm Hands

17

Coal Miner

14

Lighterman

13

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